Eccles Cakes

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 425u00b0F. Grease a baking sheet. Melt the butter, remove from the heat and mix in the currants, candied orange peel, sugar, lemon zest and allspice.

2. 2

   On a lightly floured work surface, roll out the puff pastry and cut out 8 x 4 inch discs. Distribute the filling between the center of each disc. Brush the edges with egg white and seal. Turn over and lightly roll with a rolling pin.

3. 3

   Place on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with egg white and sprinkle with sugar. Make 3 slits in the top of each cake then bake for 15 mins, until golden. Allow to cool on a wire rack. Serve warm or cold. Will keep for 1 week in a sealed container.

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